Best Time to Visit Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Basse-Terre.
Basse-Terre does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 24.5°C / 76.1°F) and driest (March, 66 mm / 2.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through December–June; the wetter half falls in July–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.5°C / 70.7°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August, with rainfall from 66 mm / 2.6 in (March) to 200 mm / 7.9 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Basse-Terre's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 22°C71.6°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| February | 21.5°C70.7°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 22.9°C73.2°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
No month at Basse-Terre matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~66 mm / 2.6 in) and August (warmest, 24.5°C / 76.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from France's national average.
When is the rainy season in Basse-Terre?
The rainy season at Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe runs through July–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 140 mm / 5.5 in. The wettest single month is September (200 mm / 7.9 in).
What is the driest month in Basse-Terre?
The driest month in Basse-Terre is March, averaging about 66 mm / 2.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22°C / 71.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Basse-Terre?
The least comfortable months for travel to Basse-Terre — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, August, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 200 mm / 7.9 in in September, and the coldest month averages 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
Is Basse-Terre climate different from France overall?
Yes, usually. Our Basse-Terre figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our France figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Basse-Terre specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.